Obituaries

Obituaries

Rose M. Stewart

Rose M. Stewart

Jul 5, 2013

Rose M. Stewart, 60, of Winchester passed away peacefully with her family at her side Friday, July 5, 2013 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie. She was born June 5, 1953 in Muncie, Indiana. She attended Muncie Southside and was employed at Muncie Novelty for over 30 years. Rose was a member of the E.E.C.R.C. and the Hoosier River Watch....

Kenneth E. Whitfield

Kenneth E. Whitfield

Jul 3, 2013

Kenneth E. Whitfield, 85, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1928 in Carthage the son of Henry and Essie (Cravens) Whitfield. He was a member of the UAW and employed over 35 years at Delco Remy before retiring in 1986. He also had an upholstery shop at his home for...

Steven W Boram

Steven W Boram

Jul 2, 2013

Steven Ward Boram, age 63, of New Castle, loving husband and father, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born April 23, 1950 in Cadiz to the late Bob and Esther (Swartz) Boram. He was a graduate of the first senior class at Shenandoah High School in 1968. He retired from Allegheny...

Bonnie Jean Swindell Ritenour

Bonnie Jean Swindell Ritenour

Jun 30, 2013

Bonnie Jean (Swindell) Ritenour, 86, of Valley Center, California, peacefully passed away June 30, 2013 at her home following an extended illness. She was born May 14, 1927 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Horace Edgar and Indiana Bell (Hatfield) Swindell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Paul Edward Ritenour; her brothers,...

Waneta Johnson

Waneta Johnson

Jun 25, 2013

Waneta Johnson, 86, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1927 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Joe and Aletha (Fosnight) Eckrote. One of eleven siblings, she graduated from Mt. Summit High School in 1945. A 48 year employee of the banking industry, she worked at Citizen’s Federal Savings...

Candace Lou Pollitt

Candace Lou Pollitt

Jun 22, 2013

Candace Lou Pollitt, age 51, of Spiceland, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the University Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born July 23, 1962 in Rushville, Indiana to Clyde and Laura (Loveall) Wells. An employee of the New Castle Correctional Facility as a commissary clerk, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved children, especially her grandson...

Marilynn Fadely Montgomery

Marilynn Fadely Montgomery

Jun 21, 2013

Marilynn (Fadely) Montgomery, age 90, of New Castle, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at Rawlings House Health and Living Community in Pendleton. She was born September 13, 1922 in Middletown, Indiana to the late Orran F. and Irene (Hoover) Fadely. She had worked at Walter P. Chrysler High School as a teacher’s aide and had previously worked with her...

Shirley Davis

Shirley Davis

Jun 20, 2013

Shirley Loreana Davis, 78, a resident of New Castle passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Henry County Hospital. She was born September 19, 1934 in New Castle to the late Paul H. and Frances Emogene (Green) Beck. A homemaker, she was a graduate of New Castle High School and had attended First Baptist Church. Shirley enjoyed bowling, dancing, traveling,...

Delmer Sam "Shane" Ferrell

Delmer Sam "Shane" Ferrell

Jun 17, 2013

Delmer Sam “Shane” Ferrell, age 82, of New Castle, entered eternal rest, Monday, June 17, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1930 in Albany, Kentucky to the late William S. and Margarette Massengale Covey Ferrell Applebe. Delmer married the love of his life, Virginia J. Davis on January 1, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana. They had 44...

Carl Roysdon

Carl Roysdon

Jun 16, 2013

Carl Roysdon, age 91 of New Castle, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born December 24, 1921 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late John L and Mattie (Girdler) Roysdon. Carl served in the United States Army Air Corps as a Corporal in World War II serving in Europe with the...

Jeanne M. Holsapple

Jeanne M. Holsapple

Jun 15, 2013

Jeanne Holsapple, passed away at home on Saturday, June 15, 2013. She was born August 14, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. She was preceded in death by her father Henry; mother, Gertrude; brother, Royce; and her beloved Tibetan Spaniels. Survived by her husband, Van; children, Clyde, Kristina, Kerry, Kevin, and Kim; grandchildren, Drew, Seth and Claire. A private ceremony and service...

Raymond L Rees

Raymond L Rees

Jun 11, 2013

Raymond L. Rees, 70, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. He was born August 25, 1942 in New Castle, a son of the late Glen and Beatrice (Wehrly) Rees. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Ray lived in Kansas City, Missouri for many years, where he worked for...

Stanley Turner

Stanley Turner

Jun 9, 2013

Stanley Turner, 85 of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Ball Hospital in Muncie following a brief illness. He was born August 30, 1927 in Floyd County, Virginia, a son of the late Samuel J. and Gilly (Radford) Turner. He loved camping, fishing and gardening. Stanley retired from Ingersol Steel. Survivors include his wife: Ruth Turner of...

Lena C Brown

Lena C Brown

Jun 9, 2013

Lena C. Brown, 96, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 09, 2013 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born July 12, 1916 in Switzerland County, Indiana a daughter of the late Harry and Hulda (Moreillon) Campbell. She graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1934. Lena worked at the U.S. Shoe Company in Harrison, Ohio and the...

Elmer New Jr

Elmer New Jr

Jun 7, 2013

Elmer New, Jr. age 80, of New Castle, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at Rawlins House in Pendleton. He was born August 19, 1932 in McDowell, West Virginia to the late Elmer T. and Florence (Tucker) New. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during the Korean War. He retired from Westinghouse/ABB in Muncie in 1993...

Herbert E Peavie

Herbert E Peavie

Jun 6, 2013

Herbert E. Peavie, age 90, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 06, 2013 at Glen Oaks Health Campus, where he received wonderful care. He was born March 9, 1923 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late James R. and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Peavie. He attended Parnell School in Parnell, Kentucky. He retired from Detroit Steel in...

Wilma Meikamp

Wilma Meikamp

Jun 6, 2013

Wilma Meikamp, 84 of Kennard passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at I. U. Health Center in Indianapolis. She was born May 25, 1929 in Kennard, Indiana a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (O’Dell) Drysdale. Wilma was a 1947 graduate of Kennard High School. She graduated from Warner’s Beauty Academy in Ft. Wayne, was a master beautician and...

Ellen F Foust

Ellen F Foust

Jun 6, 2013

Ellen F. Foust, age 92, of Carthage, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care in Greenfield. She was born October 31, 1920 in Markleville, Indiana. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a sister; and two nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Ruth Brooks Smith

Ruth Brooks Smith

Jun 5, 2013

N. Ruth( Cooney) Brooks Smith Went home to be with the Lord on June5, 2013 in Dekalb, Illinois where she was currently living. Ruth was formerly of North Port, Florida where she resided and attended Lighthouse Baptist Church. Ruth grew up and spent her adult life in New Castle, Indiana. She graduated from New Castle High School Class of 1947....

Roger Brian Conyers

Roger Brian Conyers

Jun 4, 2013

Roger Brian Conyers, age 36, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 10, 1976 in Muncie, Indiana to Roger and Joyce Ann (Miller) Conyers. He was employed at Engineered Machine Products for the past 11 years. He was Bassist with the local band, FishHuk. Brian was a 1995 graduate of New...

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